MMAFA and Rob Maysey Featured on Carson’s Corner
Rob Maysey, founder of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association, is the guest on this edition of Carson’s Corner.
Rob and host Bob Carson discuss the need for fighters to band together for the betterment of the sport. Rob gives several compelling reasons as to why this is the case. If you want to know one of the keys to the future development of the sport, give this show a listen.
Forty Thieves Clothing Donates Proceeds to Aid Jessica Bednark
Jessica Bednark, an upcoming mixed martial artist based out of MInnesota, is currently in a medically induced coma following emergency surgery after a routine training session. Forty Thieves Clothing will donate $10 for every pair of shorts and $5 for every shirt purchased until the end of June. The proceeds will go towards the cost of Jessica’s medical expenses.
Prayers to Jessica Bednark and her loved ones, and admiration to the owners
Eddie Goldman and Bob Carson Speak About State of Mixed Martial Arts.
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Rob Maysey of MMAFA appears on Eddie Goldman’s No Holds Barred Radio.
MMAFA founder Rob Maysey sat down with Eddie Goldman to talk about the the goals of MMAFA and to shed a little more light on what the association hopes to achieve.
On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Rob Maysey, the founder of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association (MMAFA). This organization seeks to establish an association of mixed martial artists and their trainers, similar to
WAMMA: One King, One Crown, and Loads of Secrecy Part II
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“Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.”
-Justice Louis Brandeis
INTRODUCTION TO WAMMA
In the first installment of this article which can be read here, boxing’s history with the “sanctioning body” was examined. Instead
WAMMA: One King, One Crown, and Loads of Secrecy
“Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.”
-Justice Louis Brandeis
The sport of mixed martial arts (”MMA“) is experiencing incredible growth, and is publicly declared to be the fastest growing sport in the world. With growth, comes change. To date,
UFC Increases Pressure—Contacting Fighters Directly
As I initially wrote about here, the UFC is ambitiously attempting to enter the merchandising arena by essentially stripping fighters of all rights to their likeness, in perpetuity. Multiple sources have indicated that UFC officials are now sending letters to fighters who have not yet signed the Merchandising Rights Agreement. The letter warns fighters that if they do not return the executed Merchandising Rights Agreement by the end of the week, the offer will
Drug Testing, Lives, and Careers:
A Suggestion for the California State Athletic Commission.
On July 19, 2008, the Affliction promotion held their debut card in Anaheim, California. The following week, on July 26, 2008, EliteXC held its second “Saturday Night Fights” in Stockton, California. After an initial round of testing for performance enhancing and other illicit drugs was completed, one fighter was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission (“CSAC”).
Six Good Reasons To Apply the Muhammad Ali Act to Mixed Martial Arts
Sam Caplan, of Fiveouncesofpain.com, asked for just one GOOD reason as to why the Muhammad Ali Act Boxing Reform Act of 2000 (the “Muhammad Ali Act“) should be applied to Mixed Martial Arts (”MMA“). Ask, and you shall receive. Before I proceed further, let me first thank Mr. Caplan for taking the time to read and respond to my article, which delves into subject matter that many may find dull.
Muhammad Ali Act: Applies Only to Boxers?
In discussion with various individuals in the mixed martial arts industry, it is often said that while mixed martial artists should be afforded some form of protection, the Muhammad Ali Act is not applicable to mixed martial arts. In support of this notion, it is said that the Muhammad Ali Act utilizes the terms “boxer” and “boxing,” and makes no mention of the terms “mixed martial arts” or “mixed martial artist.”
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